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Growing up in a large family, things could be a bit unpredictable at times.

There were a few things that were inevitable, there was sure to be a squabble between one of us seven sisters and brothers from time to time. We would all be at church every Sunday morning without fail, and momma would always have her famous roast, potatoes and carrots in the oven and ready for us to eat when we got home.

Dancing all night is just as important as yoga in the morning. Relaxing on the couch and listening to the rain is just as important as taking a long walk in the sunshine.

A good conversation with friends is just as important as sitting peacefully in a quiet room, and a breakfast feast of bacon, eggs, fried potatoes and biscuits and gravy is just as important as a bowl of fresh fruit and oatmeal.

Contralto Donna Phillips is scheduled to perform 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at the Senior Center, located at Township Square in Lawrenceburg.

Admission is free.

A native Kentuckian, Phillips is described as an accomplished singer, musician, playwright and composer of plays that include Sumbahdee, winner of the 2011 Kentucky Theatre Association’s new play contest, and Delightful Music, Murder at Shakertown, and Blow Ye the Trumpet, Blow!.

Back in 2001, my pastor announced to the congregation, “You don’t know God.”

He went on to say, “If you think there’s somebody too hard for God to reach or a situation too difficult for him to fix, then you don’t know God. You don’t know what he’s able and willing to do in a person’s life.”

Salvisa Christian Church will host A Lenten Journey each Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. through the end of March. A guided meditation will be provided to take participants on a journey through Lent via seven stations. The booklet, Fellowship of Prayer, by the Rev. Traci Smith will be used.

Each week will have different scripture readings, meditations and prayers.

“Visit one station or all seven. It’s up to you. It’s your journey,” organizers said.

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